The Dispatch
Guides, field notes and unfiltered opinions for the people who put on live events, and the fans who turn up.
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1,023 guidesTickts vs Eventbrite
How Tickts compares to Eventbrite for grassroots event ticketing.
How to Buy Event Tickets Safely Online
Stay safe when buying event tickets online.
Season Passes and Memberships
How season passes work on Tickts.
QR Code Ticket Scanning
How QR code ticket scanning works on Tickts.
Football Matchday Ticketing for Grassroots Clubs
How non-league and grassroots football clubs can sell matchday tickets online.
Complete Guide to Setting Up Online Ticketing
The whole path from account to first ticket sold, in the order you will do it…
Turn Your Gig Into Content: A Recording and Video Guide for Independent Artists
A practical guide for independent UK artists on capturing your live show: recording your set, filming promo clips…
What Are Ticketing Fees and How Do They Work?
A complete breakdown of ticketing fees: booking fees, service charges, facility fees, order fees, and delivery fees.
Outdoor Event Venues: Planning for Weather and Logistics
A practical guide to planning outdoor events in the UK, covering TENs, premises licences, weather contingency, marquees, generators, portable toilets, parking, and noise regulations.
Consumer Rights for Event Tickets in the UK: A Practical Guide
Who you actually bought from, why cancelled, postponed and changed are three different things, the cooling-off period that does not exist…
Events for People with Anxiety: How to Pick, Prep, and Walk Out If You Need To
Big crowds, queueing, ticket scans, and unfamiliar venues make events stressful before they have started.
How to Organise a Community Event in the UK
From permissions and insurance to volunteers and local papers, a step-by-step guide to running a community event without it eating your life.
